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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated magna cum laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa licensed real estate broker for many years~~. She~~ graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated magna cum laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa licensed real estate broker for many years and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.

	Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats which then adopted a constitution and by-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club and helped create Century Club to assist candidates ~~and Campaigns~~ and party expenses. [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and [[GRIEP, Clarence\|Clarence GRIEP]] her research chair.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats which then adopted a constitution and by-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club and helped create Century Club to assist candidates, campaigns, and party expenses. [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and [[GRIEP, Clarence\|Clarence GRIEP]] her research chair.

	Donna helped [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael W.\|Michael W. CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], and [[MURPHY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. MURPHY]] with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin~~, to~~ connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.		Donna helped [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael W.\|Michael W. CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], and [[MURPHY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. MURPHY]] with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

	In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a county recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to county auditor, and [[THURLOW, Katherine Flynn\|Katherine Flynn THURLOW]] to county recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.		In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a county recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to county auditor, and [[THURLOW, Katherine Flynn\|Katherine Flynn THURLOW]] to county recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become a state law until 2009.

	Donna was one of the longest serving county supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the [[NORTHWEST ARTERIAL]], new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and [[REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA)]]. Donna also was active in the establishment of [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] after the shutdown of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.		Donna was one of the longest serving county supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the [[NORTHWEST ARTERIAL]], new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and [[REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA)]]. Donna also was active in the establishment of [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] after the shutdown of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.

	In 1996 and 2000 Donna ran for 2nd district Congressional Representative.		In 1996 and 2000 Donna ran for 2nd district Congressional Representative.

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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated ~~Magna Cum Laude~~ from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa ~~Licensed Broker with [[HERRIG REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE INC.]]~~ for many years. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated magna cum laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa licensed real estate broker for many years. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.

	Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats~~, adopting~~ a ~~Constitution~~ and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club~~, helping~~ create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. ~~Hall of Famers~~ Ralph ~~Scharnau~~ was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence ~~Griep~~ her ~~Research Chair~~.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats which then adopted a constitution and by-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club and helped create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and [[GRIEP, Clarence\|Clarence GRIEP]] her research chair.

	Donna helped ~~other Hall of Famers,~~ [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael W.\|Michael W. CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, ~~Pat~~\|~~Pat~~ MURPHY]]~~, and other Democratic legislators,~~ with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also ~~Chair~~ of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.		Donna helped [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael W.\|Michael W. CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], and [[MURPHY, Patrick J.\|Patrick J. MURPHY]] with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

	In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a ~~County Recorder~~ vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to ~~County Auditor~~, and ~~Kathy~~ Flynn ~~Thurlow~~ to ~~County Recorder~~ upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.		In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a county recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to county auditor, and [[THURLOW, Katherine Flynn\|Katherine Flynn THURLOW]] to county recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.

	Donna was one of the longest serving ~~County Supervisors~~ from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as ~~Supervisor~~, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the ~~Northwest Arterial~~, new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and ~~Regional Transit Authority~~. Donna also was active in the establishment of ~~Greater Dubuque Development Corporation~~ after the ~~Pack~~ shutdown, and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.		Donna was one of the longest serving county supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the [[NORTHWEST ARTERIAL]], new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and [[REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA)]]. Donna also was active in the establishment of [[GREATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION]] after the shutdown of the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]], and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.

	In 1996 and 2000 Donna ran for 2nd district Congressional Representative.		In 1996 and 2000 Donna ran for 2nd district Congressional Representative.

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	Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.

	Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.		Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael W.\|Michael W. CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

	In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and Kathy Flynn Thurlow to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.		In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and Kathy Flynn Thurlow to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.
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	~~Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.~~

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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated Magna Cum Laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa Licensed Broker with [[HERRIG REAL ESTATE]] for many years. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated Magna Cum Laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa Licensed Broker with [[HERRIG REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE INC.]] for many years. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.

	Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.

	Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR, Robert\|Robert CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas\|Thomas JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.		Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR, Robert M.\|Robert M. CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas J.\|Thomas J. JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

	In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, ~~Joann~~\|~~Joann~~ REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise\|Denise DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and ~~[[THURLOW, Kathy Flynn\|~~Kathy Flynn ~~THURLOW]]~~ to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.		In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, JoAnn\|JoAnn REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise Marie\|Denise Marie DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and Kathy Flynn Thurlow to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.

	Donna was one of the longest serving County Supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as Supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the Northwest Arterial, new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and Regional Transit Authority. Donna also was active in the establishment of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation after the Pack shutdown, and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.		Donna was one of the longest serving County Supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as Supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the Northwest Arterial, new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and Regional Transit Authority. Donna also was active in the establishment of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation after the Pack shutdown, and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.

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	Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.

	Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR,, Robert\|Robert]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas\|Thomas JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.		Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR, Robert\|Robert CARR]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas\|Thomas JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

	In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, Joann\|Joann REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise\|Denise DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and [[THURLOW, Kathy Flynn\|Kathy Flynn THURLOW]] to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.		In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, Joann\|Joann REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise\|Denise DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and [[THURLOW, Kathy Flynn\|Kathy Flynn THURLOW]] to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.

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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). ~~County supervisor~~. Smith ~~made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party~~. ~~In 1978 she became~~ the ~~first woman elected to the three-member Board~~ of ~~County Supervisors~~.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). Donna graduated Magna Cum Laude from [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. She married Pat Smith, with whom she raised 4 children. Donna worked as an Iowa Licensed Broker with [[HERRIG REAL ESTATE]] for many years. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997.

	~~A real estate agent who had been head~~ of the Dubuque County ~~Democratic~~ Party ~~since 1974~~, ~~Smith lost in her first attempt~~ to ~~win election to the Board~~ of ~~Supervisors. She~~ was ~~successful on~~ her ~~second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all~~-~~rural board~~.		Donna Smith made local history in 1974 as the first woman elected Chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, adopting a Constitution and By-Laws following McGovern Party Reforms. She ended the long-standing tradition of stag fundraisers and a separate women's club, helping create Century Club to assist candidates and Campaigns and party expenses. Hall of Famers Ralph Scharnau was her secretary, Joann McCauley her Second Vice-Chair and Clarence Griep her Research Chair.

	~~On January 5~~, ~~1981~~, ~~Smith took~~ the ~~position~~ of ~~chairperson~~ of the Dubuque County ~~Supervisors~~. ~~She~~ was the first woman to ~~occupy that~~ position ~~since~~ the county was ~~organized~~ in ~~1835~~.		Donna helped other Hall of Famers, [[CARR,, Robert\|Robert]], [[CONNOLLY, Michael\|Michael CONNOLLY]], [[JOCHUM, Thomas\|Thomas JOCHUM]], [[MURPHY, Pat\|Pat MURPHY]], and other Democratic legislators, with the assistance of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, to connect Dubuque to the world with four 4-lane highways. She was also Chair of the Dubuque County Referendum to add "women" to the Iowa Constitution.

			In 1978, Donna was the first woman elected to the County Board of Supervisors and on January 5, 1981, she was elected the first female Chairperson of the Board, a position she held numerous times during the following thirty-two years. Donna led Dubuque County in adopting an Equal Opportunity Employment policy and promoting more women to management positions. [[REYNOLDS, Joann\|Joann REYNOLDS]] was appointed to fill a County Recorder vacancy, [[DOLAN, Denise\|Denise DOLAN]] to County Auditor, and [[THURLOW, Kathy Flynn\|Kathy Flynn THURLOW]] to County Recorder upon Reynolds’ death. A gender balance policy was also adopted for appointments to county boards and commissions. This did not become state law until 2009.

			Donna was one of the longest serving County Supervisors from either party, holding office from 1978 until 2010. During her time as Supervisor, Donna was instrumental in many worthy projects and committees: the Northwest Arterial, new county jail, Local Option Tax, County Enhanced 911, Courthouse Restoration, Health and Transportation Steering Committees; Iowa Secondary Road Use Fund; Northeast Iowa Juvenile Detention; Dubuque County Census Committee 2010; Project Concern, RSVP, Dubuque Metropolitan Area and Regional Transit Authority. Donna also was active in the establishment of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation after the Pack shutdown, and worked with Senator Harkin to designate the [[OLD JAIL]] as a Federal Landmark.

			In 1996 and 2000 Donna ran for 2nd district Congressional Representative.


			Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.

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			DBQDemocrats.org Online: http://www.dbqdemocrats.org/halloffame


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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). County supervisor. Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). County supervisor. Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.

			A real estate agent who had been head of the Dubuque County Democratic Party since 1974, Smith lost in her first attempt to win election to the Board of Supervisors. She was successful on her second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all-rural board.

	On January 5, 1981, Smith took the position of chairperson of the Dubuque County Supervisors. She was the first woman to occupy that position since the county was organized in 1835.		On January 5, 1981, Smith took the position of chairperson of the Dubuque County Supervisors. She was the first woman to occupy that position since the county was organized in 1835.

	A real estate agent who had been head of the Dubuque County Democratic Party since 1974, Smith lost in her first attempt to win election to the Board of Supervisors. She was successful on her second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all-rural board.

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	A real estate agent who had been head of the Dubuque County Democratic Party since 1974, Smith lost in her first attempt to win election to the Board of Supervisors. She was successful on her second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all-rural board.		A real estate agent who had been head of the Dubuque County Democratic Party since 1974, Smith lost in her first attempt to win election to the Board of Supervisors. She was successful on her second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all-rural board.

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	SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). County supervisor. Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.		SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). County supervisor. Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.

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SMITH, Donna. (Epworth, IA- ). County supervisor. Smith made local history in 1974 by being the first woman to head the Dubuque County Democratic Party. In 1978 she became the first woman elected to the three-member Board of County Supervisors.

On January 5, 1981, Smith took the position of chairperson of the Dubuque County Supervisors. She was the first woman to occupy that position since the county was organized in 1835.

A real estate agent who had been head of the Dubuque County Democratic Party since 1974, Smith lost in her first attempt to win election to the Board of Supervisors. She was successful on her second attempt in 1978 by calling for at least one voice representing city people on the generally all-rural board.